Ana means “mother”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Ana is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Ana mean?
(بۇ ئىسىمدا «ئانا» ئۇلۇغلانغان) (بۇ ئىسىمدا «ئانا» ئۇلۇغلانغان)Literal meaning
Ana (ئانا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “mother” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
the name honours the mother
Ana in Uyghur
What does Ana mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئانا, Ana (ULY transliteration), Aniqiz, ئانىقىز, Anigül, ئانىخان, Anixan and ئانىگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mother” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ana come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ana a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ana is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Ana across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاناArabic script AniqizLatin, variant ئانىقىزArabic script, variant AnigülLatin, variant ئانىخانArabic script, variant AnixanLatin, variant ئانىگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “mother” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ana
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئانا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ana[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Aniqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئانىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Anigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئانىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Anixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئانىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Ana
Sibling names for Ana
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ana rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NaqisBoy“flawed, having shortcomings”same language (uyghur)
- KümüshnisaGirl“woman like silver”same language (uyghur)
- YasinBoy“Ya-Sin (name of a Qur'anic surah)”same language (uyghur)
- SaqinBoy“one who quenches thirst”same language (uyghur)
- MirdöletBoy“fortunate, prosperous man”same language (uyghur)
- TelegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur)
- NidaUnisex“to call out, cry, summon, request”same language (uyghur)
- PikriBoy“thoughtful, imaginative”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ana
What does the name Ana mean?
Ana means “mother”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Ana a girl's or a boy's name?
Ana is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ana come from?
Ana is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ana?
Ana is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Ana spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئانا (Arabic script), Aniqiz (Latin), ئانىقىز (Arabic script), Anigül (Latin), ئانىخان (Arabic script), Anixan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ana have?
Ana has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (بۇ ئىسىمدا «ئانا» ئۇلۇغلانغان) (بۇ ئىسىمدا «ئانا» ئۇلۇغلانغان); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+8 more)
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